Discover things to do in Melbourne this weekend, from free events to exhibitions, attractions and places to visit.

Events on, or ending, this weekend in Melbourne

Melbourne Fringe Festival
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Melbourne Fringe Festival

Melbourne Fringe Festival is Victoria's largest independent arts festival.

Patricia Piccinini: Eye-blink Smile
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Patricia Piccinini: Eye-blink Smile

An intriguing exhibition exploring the concept of communication between different species.

Melbourne International Games Week
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Melbourne International Games Week

Join in Asia Pacific’s largest digital games celebration, in Melbourne.

Italian Film Festival at Cinema Nova
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Italian Film Festival at Cinema Nova

Jet off on an adventurous cinematic escape to la bella Italia.

Oktoberfest at Hofbräuhaus
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Oktoberfest at Hofbräuhaus

Experience Melbourne's oldest Oktoberfest celebration in the heart of Chinatown at Hofbrauhaus.

Autumn Moon Nights
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Autumn Moon Nights

Come along to the Autumn Moon Nights, a program of 15 nights at the museum.

Play Capitol Arcade
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Play Capitol Arcade

Discover a hidden street arcade to follow a trail of arcade games embedded in shops and cafés.

Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature
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Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature

Wonder at creatures from the Wizarding World alongside animals from London’s Natural History Museum.

Seniors Film Festival
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Seniors Film Festival

ACMI and the Victorian Seniors Festival present films adapted from Patricia Highsmith's novels.

Pierre Bonnard: Designed by India Madhavi
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Pierre Bonnard: Designed by India Madhavi

Presenting the iridescent paintings of Bonnard with immersive scenography by India Mahdavi.

Cabaret Unscripted
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Cabaret Unscripted

An improvised musical comedy cabaret.

Swing
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Swing

Come for a swing or come to play spectator of this seriously playful public art event.

Festival Park
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Festival Park

Visit Melbourne’s iconic Queen Victoria Market to experience your Fringe fantasy.

Riley Nottingham Needs Your Help
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Riley Nottingham Needs Your Help

Help Riley Nottingham – he's indecisive and doesn't know what to do next.

Le Freak
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Le Freak

Circus freaks unite at this sideshow revolution as part of Melbourne Fringe. 

Wellbeing Within: Meditative Sound Bath
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Wellbeing Within: Meditative Sound Bath

Take a break from hustle and bustle of daily life with immersive soundscapes at Wellbeing Within.

Cult of the Lamb: The Ritual

Cult of the Lamb: The Ritual

Join everyone's favourite lamb in a spectacular multi-modal performance.

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back In Concert

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back In Concert

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra performs The Empire Strikes Back, live in concert.

De-Tours of Melbourne

De-Tours of Melbourne

Rediscover Melbourne with hilarious walking tours led by the city’s best comedians.

Club Fringe: Beam Me Up

Club Fringe: Beam Me Up

An intergalactic performance art party with disco and house music.

PWR Pop-up: Gaming and Content Activation

PWR Pop-up: Gaming and Content Activation

A free pop-up activation with PWR talent, gaming stations and a YouTube live stream.

Alternative '80s and '90s Party

Alternative '80s and '90s Party

A fun nostalgic party night that will keep you dancing with like-minded partygoers.

Leigh Sales: Beyond the Headlines

Leigh Sales: Beyond the Headlines

Join one of Australia’s most accomplished journalists as she discusses her new book.

Festival Indonesia

Festival Indonesia

Enjoy a vibrant showcase of Indonesia in Melbourne.

Revival Runway: We Are Melbourne

Revival Runway: We Are Melbourne

A fashion event featuring local designers that represent Melbourne's diversity, culture and talent.

NBL: Melbourne United v Tasmania JackJumpers

NBL: Melbourne United v Tasmania JackJumpers

Melbourne United face the Tasmania JackJumpers in the return of The Grassroots Game.

Olivia's Walk for Wellness

Olivia's Walk for Wellness

Walk Alexandra Gardens and The Tan and raise funds for cancer treatment.

AFLW Round 6: Richmond v Gold Coast

AFLW Round 6: Richmond v Gold Coast

See Richmond take on the Gold Coast Suns at the AFLW's Funday Footy.

Regular weekend events

Moulin Rouge! The Musical
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Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Moulin Rouge! The Musical returns to Melbourne.

Wellness at THE LUME Melbourne
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Wellness at THE LUME Melbourne

Join Happy Melon Studios for an immersive and multi-sensory yoga experience at THE LUME.

NGV Friday Nights
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NGV Friday Nights

NGV Friday Nights returns with a kaleidoscope of colour this winter.

Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature
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Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature

Wonder at creatures from the Wizarding World alongside animals from London’s Natural History Museum.

Dark Matters
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Dark Matters

An exploration of the fundamental essence of life and the universe.

THE LUME Melbourne
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THE LUME Melbourne

Immerse yourself in Connection – breathtaking stories through First Nations art and music.

History and Donuts Walking Tour
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History and Donuts Walking Tour

Discover the sweeter side of Melbourne on this walking tour.

Walsh Street Guided Tour
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Walsh Street Guided Tour

Explore Robin Boyd’s iconic residence at 290 Walsh Street on a guided tour.

Queen Vic Market Ultimate Foodie Tour
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Queen Vic Market Ultimate Foodie Tour

A fascinating guided walking tour of the city's iconic market.

Queen Victoria Market

Queen Victoria Market

This beloved Melbourne landmark is the largest open air market in the southern hemisphere.

Pierre Bonnard: Designed by India Madhavi
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Pierre Bonnard: Designed by India Madhavi

Presenting the iridescent paintings of Bonnard with immersive scenography by India Mahdavi.

Run the Tan: Run Club
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Run the Tan: Run Club

Start the weekend off on the right foot with a run around the Tan.

The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque
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The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque

A variety revue show featuring burlesque, cabaret, comedy and bringing back good, old-fashioned fun.

Arts Centre Melbourne Sunday Market
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Arts Centre Melbourne Sunday Market

Discover handcrafted treasures made by local artisans.

Chocolate Painting
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Chocolate Painting

Painting workshops that appeal to all senses.

Flash Forward

Flash Forward

Explore 40 city laneways that have been transformed by over 80 creatives.

Bourke Street Mall Busking

Bourke Street Mall Busking

Meet Melbourne's marvellous musicians and more in the iconic Bourke Street Mall busking spots.

Up Down and All Around: Daniel Emma for Kids
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Up Down and All Around: Daniel Emma for Kids

Up, Down and All Around invites budding designers to look at design in the world around them.

Secret De-Lights
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Secret De-Lights

Dusk till dawn artistic activations providing delightful discoveries.

Melbourne Street Art Tours
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Melbourne Street Art Tours

Local guides treat you to some of Melbourne's underground treasures.

Saboteurs
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Saboteurs

Join an Among Us-style game played in real life.

Melbourne Book Market

Melbourne Book Market

Melbourne Book Market is a curated collection of more than 5,000 new and pre-loved titles.

Play Capitol Arcade
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Play Capitol Arcade

Discover a hidden street arcade to follow a trail of arcade games embedded in shops and cafés.

Melbourne Magic Show
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Melbourne Magic Show

Enjoy a theatrical magic experience like no other.

Hellenic Museum Tours
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Hellenic Museum Tours

A monthly guided tour of 8,000 years of history.

Maho Magic Bar
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Maho Magic Bar

Be transported to downtown Tokyo for a neon-lit night of mischief, magic, laughter and cocktails.

Laneways, Small Shops and Arcades
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Laneways, Small Shops and Arcades

Explore Melbourne's laneways and arcades, and meet the small retailers that live there.

Oktoberfest at Hofbräuhaus
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Oktoberfest at Hofbräuhaus

Experience Melbourne's oldest Oktoberfest celebration in the heart of Chinatown at Hofbrauhaus.

The Video Store: A 90s Speakeasy Bar

The Video Store: A 90s Speakeasy Bar

Be transported back to the days of VHS tapes, neon lights and the thrill of finding cinematic gems.

The Friends Experience
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The Friends Experience

Recreate your favourite scenes and celebrate iconic moments at the interactive Friends Experience.

Italian Film Festival at Cinema Nova
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Italian Film Festival at Cinema Nova

Jet off on an adventurous cinematic escape to la bella Italia.

Melbourne Shimmer Lane
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Melbourne Shimmer Lane

A mesmerising, shimmering wonderland, illuminating the heart of Melbourne.

Liam Young: Planetary Redesign
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Liam Young: Planetary Redesign

Visit the first major Australian solo exhibition by speculative architect Liam Young.

RELICS: A New World Rises
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RELICS: A New World Rises

A unique new exhibition where real-world artefacts meet the ingenious world of LEGO!

Carnival of Karactors
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Carnival of Karactors

A rotating cast of steamy, sexy and silly circus artists, comedians and burlesque performers.

Social Wines Meetup
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Social Wines Meetup

Join a guided tasting with a sommelier and make new friends over fine wines.

Fam by Where Are You From?
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Fam by Where Are You From?

Fam is an exhibition that explores Australian cultural identities curated by Sabina McKenna.

Death of a Salesman
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Death of a Salesman

See Anthony LaPaglia's in his Australian stage debut in Arthur Miller's masterpiece.

Local Lunch Club
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Local Lunch Club

Enjoy a gardening workshop, live music and a free lunch cooked on-site using surplus food.

Feast for the Senses at THE LUME Melbourne
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Feast for the Senses at THE LUME Melbourne

Enjoy a three-course dinner, accompanied by breathtaking visuals and stirring music.

Quilting Trunk Talk: with Marion Matthews

Quilting Trunk Talk: with Marion Matthews

An afternoon talk on quilting with renowned textile artist Marion Matthews.

What's on in October
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What's on in October

Things to do in Melbourne in October, from free events to exhibitions and places to visit.

Mamma Mia! The Musical
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Mamma Mia! The Musical

The smash hit phenomenon returns for an ultimate night of music, love, laughter and friendship.

Ghosts? What Ghosts! Night Tour
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Ghosts? What Ghosts! Night Tour

Brace yourself for bone-strumming tales of unexplained sights after dark.

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Major events

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What's free in Melbourne this month

What's free in Melbourne this month

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What's on in October
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What's on in October

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